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Suggest Treatment For Spreading Rashes On The Ankles

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Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016
Question: I have contact dermatitis above ankle and seems to be spreading. Started out as scab and the tracked and now redness is spreading
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Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hello. This is cellulitis--a bacterial infection and not just dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. This is a sign of cellulitis--a skin infection and not just contact dermatitis. While you can try topical Neosporin for it, you really need to see a doctor for a course of oral antibiotics to fully treat it.

Please let me know if you need any more information.
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Suggest Treatment For Spreading Rashes On The Ankles

Brief Answer: Hello. This is cellulitis--a bacterial infection and not just dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello. This is a sign of cellulitis--a skin infection and not just contact dermatitis. While you can try topical Neosporin for it, you really need to see a doctor for a course of oral antibiotics to fully treat it. Please let me know if you need any more information.